Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 339 - 5: Princess (Part 5)

Li Shuning is a person of modern society, but she has also experienced a few ancient worlds where the hierarchy is equally strict.

Shao Yao is merely a palace maid. Judging from her attitude towards the Eldest Prince and the current situation of the Eldest Prince, it’s likely that the Eldest Prince has promised her some sweet assurances.

Li Shuning smiled slightly. Some people’s ambitions are higher than the heavens. Speaking of which, the original owner was also very kind to Shao Yao; she often rewarded her personal palace maids with plenty of silver, jewelry, and food.

Yet Shao Yao still betrayed her master.

Not to mention that a Prince could never marry a palace maid; at most, Shao Yao could only be a concubine.

Of course, once one becomes Emperor, wanting to elevate a palace maid to a concubine is a simple matter.

However, the Eldest Prince becoming Emperor is still a very distant prospect.

If the Eldest Prince had any sense, he wouldn’t go to the Emperor to have his sister’s personal palace maid serve as a concubine.

Although Shao Yao is somewhat pretty, where does she get the confidence that she can receive the Eldest Prince’s favor?

One must know that before long, he will have found his true love.

Li Shuning was somewhat fed up with the Eldest Prince’s behavior and considered moving Shao Yao away soon. It’s better to get rid of such a person as soon as possible.

Afterward, every time the Emperor came to Li Shuning’s place, Li Shuning would add Strengthening Pills into the honey water.

The Emperor’s complexion was improving day by day.

During the routine examination, the Imperial Physician noticed the Emperor’s condition.

The Emperor thought for a long time; he seemed not to have done anything out of the ordinary recently. Oh, that’s right, he’s often gone to Xiao Six’s place, where Xiao Six always prepares honey water for him.

Occasionally they would go horseback riding together.

The Imperial Physician couldn’t comprehend it either. Previously, Your Majesty’s health wasn’t great; he required monthly medicine. Not to mention, Your Majesty hasn’t used medicine recently but has also gotten healthier. Could honey water be so beneficial?

The Emperor instructed the Imperial Physician to keep his health status undisclosed, then dismissed the physician.

This Imperial Physician was exclusively assigned to the Emperor; under normal circumstances, no one dared inquire about the Emperor’s health. The Emperor had designated individuals to ensure the physician’s safety, though it could also be seen as a form of surveillance.

After the physician left, the Emperor glanced at the tea in his cup, pondered, and said: "Li Fu, replace the tea with honey water."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After a while, Li Fu brought in the honey water.

The Emperor took a sip but felt it wasn’t as delicious as the honey water at Xiao Six’s place; Xiao Six’s honey water left a fragrant, sweet taste in the mouth, not overly sweet—just smooth and delightful.

To serve before the Emperor, the honey naturally had to be premium honey—rich and sweet—yet the Emperor still felt it wasn’t as tasty as Xiao Six’s.

Was it because being with Xiao Six felt more relaxed, creating an illusion of better taste?

The Imperial Physician also mentioned the health benefits of honey, so he decided to drink more honey water in the future.

The Emperor naturally hoped for his health to improve, but after so many years, things remained the same, and thus, he wasn’t too concerned. Who would have thought that suddenly there would be such an improvement, taking him by surprise?

The Emperor thought of his desire to see Xiao Six marry and have children.

Though he had an elder sibling, he didn’t believe the Eldest Prince could protect Xiao Six.

The thought that in the future, should he be unable to protect Xiao Six due to his health, and should Xiao Six be bullied by her in-laws or others, filled his heart with pain.

It’s more reliable for him to protect Xiao Six himself.

From that day forth, a trend of drinking honey water swept through the Imperial Palace.

Since the Emperor liked to drink honey water, any palace he visited would naturally serve honey water.

"Xiao Six, how come the honey water that Father Emperor drinks elsewhere doesn’t taste like yours?"

Li Shuning was a bit puzzled: "Father Emperor, is that so? Your son has heard Jasmine say this is Snowflake Honey, which is a very good honey. However, when making honey water, it’s always with warm water. Occasionally, I’ll also add some lemon juice, apple juice, or passion fruit juice to the honey water."

Li Shuning suddenly grabbed onto the Emperor’s arm, somewhat coquettishly saying: "Father Emperor, isn’t the honey water at Xiao Six’s the best?"

The Emperor pinched Li Shuning’s nose: "Indeed, my Xiao Six is the best."

Li Shuning burst into foolish giggles.

It wasn’t that she wanted to be like this; emperors always have deep thoughts, and she didn’t think she could simply fool him.

The Emperor’s fondness for the original owner was a fact. Thus, she adjusted her interactions with the Emperor to blend how she interacts with her actual father, infusing her genuine emotions into it. Only with sincere feelings could the Emperor sense her genuine devotion.

"Father Emperor, Xiao Six really likes Father Emperor coming here. When Father Emperor comes, Brother also comes. Otherwise, if you both don’t come, Xiao Six feels very lonely in this huge Lanxin Hall."

The Emperor paused momentarily. What did Xiao Six mean?

Did his visit mean the Eldest Prince would also come? It was true; every time he came here, he would see the Eldest Prince.

Originally, he thought it was because the Eldest Prince cared for his sister. Thinking back now, it seemed too coincidental.

Looking at Xiao Six’s pouting face, a pang of sadness filled the Emperor’s heart.

Pure-hearted and kind Xiao Six shouldn’t know of certain things.

After Xiao Six’s incident of falling into the water, to be honest, he felt greatly disappointed with the Eldest Prince.

It seems necessary to have Li Fu investigate further.

After drinking the honey water, the Emperor prepared to leave. Recently, there were floods in the south, and he had many matters to resolve.

At this moment, Shao Yao entered.

She held a large tray filled with fruits that Li Shuning had ordered.

Seeing the Emperor rising to leave made Shao Yao anxious.

She had notified the Eldest Prince that Your Majesty was here.

If Your Majesty leaves, the Eldest Prince may be angry.

Li Shuning naturally noticed Shao Yao’s daze.

She discreetly released her spiritual power, materializing it to pierce Shao Yao’s knee.

Shao Yao felt a sharp pain, and in the next moment, she stumbled forward. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Li Shuning had accurately gauged the position.

The direction Shao Yao was falling toward was precisely where Li Shuning was sitting.

The tray of fruits was consequently propelled toward Li Shuning.

If these were to hit her face, it would likely injure Li Shuning’s delicate features.

Upon seeing this, the Emperor’s expression changed, and he rushed toward Li Shuning to block the fruits.

Yet, he was not faster than the fruits.

The martial eunuchs the Emperor had placed couldn’t serve in the sleeping quarters, so there was no way to intervene.

Li Shuning seemed frozen, then instantly screamed.

She flung herself forward onto the thick carpet as the fruits hit her back.

When the Emperor helped Li Shuning up, her face was streaming with tears.

"Summon the Imperial Physician."

"Xiao Six, are you alright? Where does it hurt? Tell Father Emperor."

Shao Yao was now kneeling on the ground, trembling with fear. If the Princess were injured, her life would be at risk.

Eldest Prince, please come quickly.